Description
Soft, fluffy, and oozing with cinnamon sweetness—these Overnight Cinnamon Rolls make mornings magical. Prepped the night before, they rise while you rest and bake up golden with gooey swirls and a smooth vanilla glaze. Whether it’s a holiday or a cozy Sunday, these rolls are worth every dreamy bite.
Ingredients
Dough:
1 cup milk
⅓ cup butter
1 (.25 oz) packet active dry yeast
½ cup white sugar
4½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
3 eggs
Filling:
¾ cup brown sugar
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
½ cup raisins (optional)
Glaze:
1¼ cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
2 tbsp half-and-half cream
1 tsp light corn syrup
½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Make the Dough
Warm the milk and butter until melted (don’t boil). Let cool slightly.
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in the warm milk mixture. Let sit until foamy, 5–10 minutes.
Add sugar, eggs, salt, and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Gradually mix in remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
Shape the Rolls
Punch down dough and roll out into a 16×12-inch rectangle.
Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar, cinnamon, and raisins.
Roll up tightly from the long side, then slice into 12 rolls. Arrange in a greased 9×13-inch pan.
Overnight Rise
Cover rolls and refrigerate overnight.
Bake the Next Morning
Let rolls come to room temp for 30 minutes.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, or until golden.
Glaze
Mix all glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Rise Time: 8 hrs (overnight)
- Cook Time: 25 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 / roll
- Fat: 9g / roll
- Carbohydrates: 48g / roll
- Protein: 6g / roll